By Rehan KhanISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): The International Research Council for Religious Affairs (IRCRA) has announced the launch of the Azadi Fellowship Program, hosted at the Islamic Research Institute (IRI) of the International Islamic University in Islamabad (IIUI). The highly anticipated program commenced on May 17 and will run until May 25, 2024, spanning a total of nine days. Speaking to the media, IRCRA President Muhammad Israr Madani explained that the Azadi Fellowship Program is designed to engage over 20 community youth and faith leaders, university and madrasa graduates, teachers, writers, and scholars from across the nation. This year, he said the fellowship will focus on enhancing participants’ understanding of religious freedom, democracy, and civic engagement. “We are thrilled to inaugurate the Azadi Fellowship Program, as this initiative represents our commitment to promoting religious freedom and democratic values in Pakistan.

Source: The Nation May 19, 2024 17:33 UTC